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Children often do not tell about their abuse, but if they do it's important to react the right way. The most important thing is to stay calm and to ensure that the child is safe and feels safe. You should show real concern, but not alarm or anger, when questioning the child about possible sexual abuse. It has to be able to trust you and believe that you're taking it's feelings and experiences seriously.
After the conversation you should take some notes to remember all details and contact proper authorities (the police, a doctor for medical care,..). Anyone who knows of the abuse of a child and does not report it is able to be arrested for neglect and is as guilty as the abuser himself.
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